Description
These Gingerbread Snowballs are the perfect holiday treat, combining the warm, aromatic spices of gingerbread with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Rolled in powdered sugar, they resemble little snowballs, making them a festive and sweet addition to any holiday celebration. Easy to make and delightful to eat, these cookies will be a hit at any winter gathering!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, divided (½ cup for the dough, ½ cup for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon milk (if needed for dough consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. - Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 2-3 minutes. - Add Wet Ingredients
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and molasses to the butter mixture. Mix until combined. If using fresh ginger, add it now. - Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined. If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of milk. - Shape the Dough
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the baking sheet with some space between each cookie. - Bake
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops slightly cracked. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. - Coat with Powdered Sugar
While still warm, roll the cookies in the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes if you prefer a firmer dough to shape.
- For variation, add chopped walnuts or dip the cookies in melted chocolate after rolling them in powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread snowballs, holiday cookies, gingerbread, Christmas cookies, snowball cookies, festive cookies